Parent Academy

Thursdays, May 21 – June 25
5:30pm – 7:30pm

Location: Starbridge, 1650 South Ave, Suite 200. Rochester, NY 14620

In Collaboration with The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester

Thursday May 21
Building Foundation

Thursday May 28
ACEs/The Science of Hope

Thursday June 4
Healthy Development

Thursday June 11
Online Safety

Thursday June 18
How to Talk to Kids

Thursday June 25
Resiliency & Celebration

The Child Advocacy Center’s (The CAC) Parent Academy program is designed to empower parents and caregivers with practical, evidence-based skills and strategies to keep their children safe and strengthen family bonds. Designed for adults of all kinds who support and care for children. Parent Academy offers a safe space for constructive dialogue, skill sharing, and building networks of support with other parents.

The Parent Academy program takes place over the course of six 90-minute sessions.

Cohorts of 10-15 adults will discuss the following topics:

  • Best practices for child safety and child abuse prevention
  • Fostering healthy brain development in children
  • Differentiating between healthy child sexual development and unhealthy/concerning behaviors
  • Building safe and healthy online habits/practices
  • Navigating difficult discussions with children
  • How to build resilience and support networks for you and your children

Each Parent Academy Program includes:

  • A robust catalog of resources and course materials both in print and online
  • Culturally responsive, trauma-informed facilitator
  • Transportation reimbursement available for participants
  • Light meal for each session
  • Raffle giveaways for each session
  • Optional parallel education through our Youth Academy curriculum

For more information or to join a Parent Academy cohort, please contact:

Eron Damercy | Family Education Coordinator

(585)-935-7812 | edamercy@cacgroc.org

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*Please note that because this event is a collaboration between two agencies, your name and information may be shared between them. This is necessary for reporting purposes to our funders, as the workshop is being offered at no cost. All information will be kept confidential in accordance with HIPAA laws.*

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